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The name "Easter Island" was given by the island's first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on Easter Sunday 1722, while searching for Davis or David's island . -from wikipedia "Easter Island"
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Why is Easter Island Called Easter Island?
A Dutch explorer, Jacob Roggeveen, found it on Easter Sunday 1722.
Who were the first inhabitants on Easter Island?
the first inhabitants of Easter island called themselves the Rapa Nui
What was the culture in Easter Island?
The cultures in Easter island there are two tribes called hanui momok and huni epea
What island is more mysterious Christmas Island or Easter Island?
Easter island
Allies and enemies of Easter island .?
Who or what were the allies and enemies of Easter island/ Who or what were the allies and enemies of Easter island/
What is the sone called on Easter Island?
It is called Easter island because a man arrived there on Easter day
Why is Easter Island Called Easter Island?
A Dutch explorer, Jacob Roggeveen, found it on Easter Sunday 1722.
What are the heads on Easter Island called?
They are called Paro's.
How much volcanoes does Easter Island have?
Easter Island has 3 Volcanoes called Poike, Rano Kau and Terevaka.
Easter Island is known for its?
Easter Island most famous features are its enormous stone statues called ''moai.''
What was the culture in Easter Island?
The cultures in Easter island there are two tribes called hanui momok and huni epea
What is the name of the people from Easter Island?
The people from Easter Island are called Rapa Nui from the saying " Big Rapa".
Who were the first inhabitants on Easter Island?
the first inhabitants of Easter island called themselves the Rapa Nui
What pacific island was named when discovered?
When discovered it was called Easter Island
What does squidward eat?
Easter Island moai
What Pacific Island named for the holiday on which it was discovered?
Easter Island.Easter IslandEaster Island. Also, Christmas Island is in the Indian Ocean.Easter Island.the answer is Easter IslandEaster Island. There is also Christmas Island, under Australia rule, in the Indian Ocean.
What island is more mysterious Christmas Island or Easter Island?
Easter island
